A murder defendant representing himself refused to participate in his own trial Tuesday. Nashid Porter, charged in the 2012 shooting death of Brian Grant, said the trial was unconstitutional and he didn't want any part in it.

A murder defendant representing himself refused to participate in his own trial Tuesday. Nashid Porter, charged in the 2012 shooting death of Brian Grant, said the trial was unconstitutional and he didn't want any part in it.

Jury selection continued Thursday in the murder trial of Nashid Porter. One juror fell ill, and another needed an emergency procedure, so the judge dismissed both. The 12 members of the jury were finalized in the morning, and proceedings are still going on to find three alternates.

Jury selection continued Thursday in the murder trial of Nashid Porter. One juror fell ill, and another needed an emergency procedure, so the judge dismissed both. The 12 members of the jury were finalized in the morning, and proceedings are still going on to find three alternates.

After hours of questioning a pool of potential jurors on Wednesday, 12 jurors have been selected for Nashid Porter's murder trial in Pender County. Three alternate jurors will be selected Thursday morning and opening statements could begin as early as next week.

After hours of questioning a pool of potential jurors on Wednesday, 12 jurors have been selected for Nashid Porter's murder trial in Pender County. Three alternate jurors will be selected Thursday morning and opening statements could begin as early as next week.